Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 56: Living To Die
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Maximilian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koli with a jab.
Koli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximilian.
Koli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maximilian shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sepi Koli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Nice combo by Koli! Oh, that's hurt him - Maximilian falls to the canvas and Koli follows him into side control. #ROC#Maximilian is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koli wants to stand but Maximilian has his arm trapped.
Maximilian is still in real trouble! Can Koli finish him?
Koli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Maximilian seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximilian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Maximilian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Koli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Koli throws a good cross that connects.
Koli feints and then cracks Maximilian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximilian down.
Koli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maximilian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maximilian looks winded!
Koli punishes Maximilian's body with a nice straight punch.
Koli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lazy left from Koli finds it's target.
Koli connects with a leg kick.
Maximilian takes one on the button.
Maximilian loses concentration momentarily and Koli pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Maximilian crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Koli finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sepi Koli!
Our winner, Sepi Koli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kardi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Kardi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warner misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Warner is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner tries to bench press Kardi off him but Kardi keeps the position. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Warner is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warner is trying to control Kardi's posture but Kardi avoids it.
Kardi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Warner tries to bench press Kardi off him but Kardi keeps the position.
Kardi scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kardi is putting a hurting on Warner here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Warner is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kardi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Warner some visible discomfort.
Kardi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Kardi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warner, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Warner is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Warner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.#T4#
Warner wants to control from the top but Kardi keeps moving. #SUB#
Warner has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kardi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Warner is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kardi pulls down on the head and he's put Warner to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudi Kardi!

Event: RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Valdenius scores with a nice right hand.
Valdenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximilian moves away.
Maximilian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valdenius cracks Maximilian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Maximilian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maximilian keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass. #SUB#
Maximilian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valdenius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Maximilian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdenius stopping the sweep attempt from Maximilian.
Valdenius advances to half guard.
Maximilian wants to control but Valdenius is keeping busy.
Valdenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valdenius tries to pass to full mount but Maximilian defends it. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but Maximilian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valdenius to get the leverage.
Valdenius works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valdenius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valdenius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Valdenius prevents Maximilian from getting the reversal.
Valdenius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius wants to control the pace but Maximilian is squirming around nicely.
Valdenius controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to finish this one by submission but Maximilian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valdenius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximilian can't escape the position. #T3##SUB2#
Valdenius looking to secure an arm triangle but Maximilian defends it well.
Valdenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximilian is working to get back to half guard.
Maximilian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valdenius is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Maximilian has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Valdenius escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Valdenius!
Valdenius tries to advance to mount but Maximilian denies him. #T4#
Maximilian tries to improve position but can't.
Maximilian is letting Valdenius control him for a moment.
Maximilian wants to control but Valdenius postures up.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Valdenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximilian is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
That's time! Maximilian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maximilian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdenius defends it nicely.
Maximilian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximilian defends it well.
Valdenius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximilian shoots for a takedown but Valdenius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdenius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maximilian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Maximilian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Maximilian shoots for a takedown but Valdenius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Maximilian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Valdenius seems keen to control Maximilian's posture.
Valdenius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximilian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdenius tries to roll over but Maximilian keeps him under control.
Valdenius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdenius is looking to control Maximilian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valdenius avoid being mounted?
Valdenius is pressing down on Maximilian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valdenius pulls Maximilian in to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Valdenius looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maximilian is defending well. Valdenius quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maximilian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Valdenius celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Schmidt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bowman sprawls well initially but Schmidt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman manages to get to full guard.
Bowman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Bowman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowman on the ground.
Bowman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bowman won't allow Schmidt to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bowman is standing up over Schmidt. Schmidt looks to escape but Bowman dives into side control. #T1#
Bowman controls the position.
Schmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bowman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bowman tries to move to mount but Schmidt blocks the move with his legs.
Schmidt tries to buck Bowman off but Bowman is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowman trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt trying to remain calm as Bowman controls from the top position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bowman working away.
Bowman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Schmidt gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmidt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bowman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schmidt but great work by Bowman.
Schmidt tries to bench press Bowman off him but Bowman keeps the position.
Bowman controlling from side mount.
Schmidt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schmidt tries to get out of the position.
Schmidt wants to control but Bowman postures up.
Bowman misses with the ground and pound.
Bowman working away.#T4#
Bowman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working.
Bowman staying calm.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowman advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keyon Bowman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schmidt feints and then cracks Bowman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowman down.
Keyon Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Schmidt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bowman is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.
Bowman manages to get back to half guard.
Schmidt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schmidt stalling away here and it's allowed Bowman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Schmidt lying in Bowman's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bowman decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Schmidt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keyon Bowman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2024

#R1#
Zigaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warner's head.
Zigaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Warner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zigaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zigaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warner sets himself, and Zigaro steps forward looking for the clinch! Warner avoids it this time.
Warner doesn't manage to clinch there - Zigaro circles away.
Warner walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Warner is rocked!
Zigaro thuds his shin into the meat of Warner's side.
Oh Warner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warner is breathing heavily.
Warner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Warner gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Zigaro points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Warner wakes up just in time to hear Zigaro thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan Zigaro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Laszlo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've been told by Laszlo's head coaches at Sprawl N Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laszlo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Warner goes down and covers up as Laszlo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Laszlo!
Jason Laszlo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Warner keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Nolan moves into range and clinches up with Warner.
Warner lands with a light punch inside.
Nolan fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Warner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner content to stall in guard here.
Warner stopping the sweep attempt from Nolan.
Warner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Nolan wants to stand up but Warner is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Warner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nolan scores with a jab to the head.
Nolan tries to clinch but Warner is having none of it.
Nolan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Warner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nolan is looking to get back to is feet but Warner passes into side control.
Nolan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Warner is looking to take a break and control but Nolan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Warner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as Warner stalls from top position.
Nolan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Warner off and has taken his back!
Warner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warner staying busy and making it hard for Nolan to control.
Warner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nolan.
Warner tries to escape the position. #T3#
Warner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nolan's guard. Nice work there by Warner.
Warner controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Warner slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Warner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nolan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warner. #SUB2#
Nolan looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nolan wants to control but Warner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sahil Warner dominated that round.
That's time! Warner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Warner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nolan tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Warner counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Warner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nolan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warner has managed to get both his arms back between Nolan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warner defends it easily.
Warner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Nolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan trying to control the position.
Warner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Warner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warner is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Warner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Warner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Warner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nolan!
Warner content just to control the position here. #T2#
Nolan working to try and regain half guard.
Warner controlling the pace for now.
Nolan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sahil Warner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warner moves to back control.
Warner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Warner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nolan won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Warner off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sahil Warner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1##TD#
Destroyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Destroyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Destroyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Destroyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Destroyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Jackson prevents Destroyer from moving into mount.
Destroyer has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Destroyer has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destroyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Destroyer is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Destroyer extends the arm and Jackson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chicken Destroyer!
After winning the bout, Chicken Destroyer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Bowman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowman misses with a takedown
and Xtreme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Keyon Bowman has been cut.
Xtreme stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Xtreme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keyon Bowman.
Nice body kick there by Xtreme.#CL#
Xtreme moves into the clinch.
Bowman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xtreme pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowman wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Xtreme breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman fails with the takedown.#KD#
Xtreme lands a left and a right that send Bowman crashing to the mat, dazed. Xtreme thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bowman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Xtreme gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bowman is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Xtreme!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023

#R1#
David lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson with a poor takedown #TD2#
and David counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by David.
David keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
David lands a couple of decent looking shots.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
David lands a couple of elbows.
David is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but David scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David scores with a big shot! Jackson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jackson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corin David!
Our winner, Corin David, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Bowman throws a push kick but Zulu slaps the foot to one side.
Bowman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Bowman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zulu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bowman is in Zulu's guard.
Zulu wants to control but Bowman passes easily into half guard.
Bowman controlling the pace.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Zulu kicks off Bowman and gets to his feet. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zulu lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Keyon Bowman has been cut.
Zulu cracks Bowman with a nice body shot.
Zulu lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bowman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zulu stalling the fight.
Zulu pushes Bowman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Zulu manages to get underhooks.
Bowman looks winded!
Bowman jumps guard but Zulu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Zulu lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Zulu.
Zulu controlling the action here for a moment.
Zulu stalling. #T2#
Zulu effectively controlling the action here.
Zulu stalling against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tawanda Zulu.
Bowman fails with the takedown
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tawanda Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keyon Bowman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zulu clinches with his opponent.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
Bowman jumps guard but Zulu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Zulu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bowman up against the ropes.
Zulu stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Zulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowman's face.
Zulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Bowman is rocked!
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Bowman is still on wobbly legs! Can Zulu finish him?
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bowman seems to have recovered his senses.
Zulu stalling against the ropes. #BC#
Zulu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Zulu instigates a clinch.
Zulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bowman prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.#T4#
Zulu slows down the pace here.
Bowman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
A knee to the head by Zulu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zulu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu gets through Bowman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zulu working Bowman over with knees to the body.
Zulu cracks Bowman with a nice body shot.#T5#
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zulu obliges.
Zulu landing knees to the body.
Bowman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Zulu.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bowman up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu with a knee to the head.
Zulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of Bowman's head. #T6#
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu landing knees to the head.
Zulu lands a left hand.
Zulu pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zulu slowing the pace effectively.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu landing knees to the body.
Zulu controlling the action here for a moment. #T7#
A left hand lands to the body for Zulu.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bowman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on Zulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Zulu on the inside.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T8#
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zulu is working Bowman over against the ropes.
Bowman takes a shot to the head.
Zulu is struggling to control the position.
Zulu stalling against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Zulu - that landed with a thud.
Zulu scores with a knee to the head. #T9#
Zulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zulu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zulu has Bowman pushed against the ropes.
Zulu leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Zulu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bowman up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tawanda Zulu.#CL#
Zulu drives through and clinches with Bowman against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tawanda Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keyon Bowman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Bowman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Zulu rushes Bowman and presses him up against the ropes.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Bowman has Zulu pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowmans head.
Zulu lands a big right hand that drops Bowman! The killer instinct kicks in and Zulu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zulu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tawanda Zulu!

Event: TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023

Charles Jackson had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 150.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Steven Maxwell was cancelled.

Event: SSD 3: Sunday Fight Night
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bowman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payne was covering up waiting for the punch and Bowman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowman is aware though and is defending well.
Payne is trying to keep Bowman in close.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman scoring with some ground and pound.
Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bowman controls the pace.#SUB2#
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Payne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bowman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bowman passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
Payne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Payne is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Bowman cracks Payne with a big elbow.
Payne tries to improve position but can't.
Payne seems a little lost for a moment, as Bowman dominates the positioning.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
Payne is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Bowman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Bowman trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Payne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bowman off and has taken his back!
Bowman turns into Payne and is now in his guard. #T4#
Bowman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bowman defends it easily.
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bowman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Payne looking to pass the guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Payne is trying to keep Bowman in close.
Bowman is looking to stand up but Payne won't let him.
Bowman won't allow Payne to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bowman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowman has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
Bowman pushing down on Payne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Payne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bowman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bowman's back!#SUB2#
Payne looking to break Bowman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bowman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Payne will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6##SUB2#
Payne has managed to slip his arm under Bowman's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bowman is tapping out! Submission win for Payne.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Payne!
Our winner, Jason Payne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 602
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Warner shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Warner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Warner should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Wilkinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Warner to the mat! Warner manages to get full guard.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Warner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner seems keen to control Wilkinson's posture.
Wilkinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Warner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wilkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Warner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Warner wants to sweep but no luck.
Warner pulls Wilkinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilkinson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wilkinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Warner struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wilkinson tries for a kimura but Warner is defending well.
Warner wants to control but Wilkinson postures up.
Wilkinson grinds an elbow into Warner's temple. #SUB2#
Wilkinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warner wants to control but Wilkinson postures up.
Warner tries to bench press Wilkinson off him but Wilkinson keeps the position. #T3#
Wilkinson tries to move to mount but Warner blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilkinson working the ground and pound.
Wilkinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Warner is looking to regain half guard here but Wilkinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilkinson lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Wilkinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Warner is defending well. #SUB2#
Wilkinson tries for a kimura but Warner is defending well.
Wilkinson trying to control the position but Warner is working away. #T4#
Warner is looking to regain half guard here but Wilkinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Warner is trying to control Wilkinson's posture but Wilkinson avoids it.
Warner is looking for a sweep.
Warner is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Wilkinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Warner wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Wilkinson dominated that round.
That's time! Warner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Warner looks to land a combination but Wilkinson avoids it well.
Warner lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner tries to clinch but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Warner tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warner avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wilkinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Warner wants to control the action here but instead Wilkinson manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wilkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Warner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Warner is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Wilkinson gets his hands free as Warner looks to control. #SUB2#
Wilkinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Wilkinson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Warner! Can he survive? No! He's out! Wilkinson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Wilkinson!
A very excited looking Josh Wilkinson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AFC #28
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Grivois throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maximilian fails to land the takedown.
Grivois connects with a leg kick.
Maximilian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Grivois.
Aymeric Grivois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Grivois is predictable there #TD2#
and Maximilian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grivois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grivois tries to get out of the position.
Grivois is not content to let Maximilian control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Grivois is looking for a sweep. Maximilian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximilian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grivois wants to control but Maximilian is having none of it.
Maximilian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grivois really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Maximilian controlling his opponent.
Grivois sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maximilian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grivois does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grivois is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maximilian jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Maximilian is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Grivois is trying to escape and Maximilian transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Grivois is forced to tap! Nice work there by Maximilian! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Maximilian!
A relieved looking Leon Maximilian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bowman dives in and scores a takedown into LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc wants to stand up but Bowman is controlling him.
Bowman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
LeBlanc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeBlanc is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
LeBlanc wants to stand but Bowman is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
Bowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Bowman tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Bowman moves into the clinch.
LeBlanc has Bowman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Bowman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LeBlanc just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
LeBlanc pulls guard.
LeBlanc looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Bowman stands up from LeBlanc's guard - Bowman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc goes for a double leg but Bowman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowman continues to drive forward.#TD#
Bowman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBlanc, not yet.
Bowman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeBlanc throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Bowman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LeBlanc wants to stand and escape but Bowman is having none of it. #SUB2#
LeBlanc is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
LeBlanc gets caught napping as Bowman dives in and scores a takedown. LeBlanc manages to retain guard.

LeBlanc manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
LeBlanc looks winded!
LeBlanc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keyon Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caesar LeBlanc.#T4#
LeBlanc stops a takedown attempt from Bowman. #TD#
Bowman jumps guard and drags LeBlanc to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! LeBlanc rolls with it to try and escape but Bowman cranks on the arm and LeBlanc is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keyon Bowman!

Event: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Garces clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Garces successfully pulls guard.
Garces not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cartier with a nice head shot there.
Cartier preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cartier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartier with a nice head shot there.
Cartier lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Garces is rocked!
Garces is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garces is still in real trouble! Can Cartier finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartier gets to his feet and stands over Garces, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Garces felt that one! Cartier unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Garces from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Cartier!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ball tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Ball forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Ball throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Jackson throws Ball to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball fails to land the takedown.
Charles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.#T1##CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD2#
Ball pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson stays in close to Ball's body and controls the position. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet - Ball follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ball has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is pushing Ball up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Ball blocks a body shot from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ball fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ball duly obliges. #CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ball blocks the elbow strike.
Ball has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a body punch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Ball is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ball has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirsnick Khari Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ball shoots in.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ball swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ball.
Ball darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Ball into the cage. #T4##CL2#
Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Ball blocks with his arms.
Ball leaning against his opponent.
Ball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charles Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Ball and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Ball forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ball has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ball is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Ball, not yet.
Ball not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Jackson stands up and waves to Ball to follow him. #CL2#
Ball clinches with his opponent.
Ball jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ball around his waist. Ball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ball is defending well.#T3#
Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Ball works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Jackson has been cut.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ball's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Ball tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Ball manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Ball fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ball's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirsnick Khari Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ball closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Ball getting side control.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ball is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ball prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jackson forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground. #T2##SU2#
Ball gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ball pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ball moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ball drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Ball working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ball seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Ball is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ball looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirsnick Khari Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirsnick Khari Ball!

Event: CFC 583
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Prilla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warner with a poor takedown
and Warner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Prilla lands a big head kick that sends Warner tumbling to the mat! Prilla takes a step backwards and waves Warner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Warner misses with a body punch #CL#
and Prilla counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prilla is working Warner over against the cage.
Prilla is working Warner over against the cage.
Prilla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Prilla lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Warner is rocked!
Prilla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prilla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prilla avoids it.
Prilla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Warner is still on wobbly legs! Can Prilla finish him?
Prilla throws a head punch that misses.
Warner blocks an uppercut.
Prilla working aggressively here.
Prilla throws a head punch that misses.
Prilla swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Prilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prilla fakes the body blow, causing Warner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Warner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lane Prilla!

Event: HFC Fight Night 12
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1##TD#
Garces closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garces lands in his opponent's guard.
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Garces pushes his legs off easily.
Garces scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garces trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Garces advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Garces wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garces trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Garces wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is pressing down on Garces's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Garces uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Garces!#REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garces can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garces doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Garces has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garces reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garces taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie!

Event: TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Franklin lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Franklin throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Franklin and move into the clinch position.
Franklin looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson moves out of range as Franklin strikes.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Franklin quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson prevents Franklin from standing back up.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Franklin kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Jackson prevents Franklin from breaking the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Franklin tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franklin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. #TD2#
Jackson jumps guard. #SU#
Franklin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franklin can't break the clinch.
Franklin is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Franklin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Franklin wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Franklin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3##SU#
Franklin gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franklin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range. #CL2#
Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson has Franklin pressed against the cage, preventing Franklin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franklin avoids it.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklin shrugs off.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Franklin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Franklin wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franklin's efforts to push away.
Franklin working hard to break the clinch.
Franklin wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Franklin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
A short right from Jackson. #ROC2#Franklin is rocked!
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Franklin to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Jackson!
Poor Franklin spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll never be Rich Franklin'.

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